Best Difficult games on PC
Games with demanding combat, platforming, survival systems, or competitive play that require practice, precise execution, and effective strategies.
- Frequent failure and repeated attempts
- Limited room for mistakes
- Skill-based challenges
Related: Souls-like, Survival, Competitive, Action Roguelike
1,203 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Side-scrolling Metroidvania with customizable sigils and demon battles
92% positive
3,289 reviews
ScourgeBringer
2D roguelite platformer built around fast dashes and attacks
86% positive
3,282 reviews
Spacelords
Free-to-play third-person shooter with four-versus-one missions and character builds
53% positive
Free
Ostranauts
Space survival simulation about salvaging wrecks and building your ship
77% positive
3,272 reviews
Bio Inc. Redemption
Medical strategy game where you cause illness or treat patients
87% positive
3,251 reviews
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
Story-driven turn-based fantasy RPG with active-time battles and ability sharing
84% positive
3,242 reviews
Banners of Ruin
Turn-based roguelike deckbuilder with animal squads and branching city routes
79% positive
3,235 reviews
Fight'N Rage
2D arcade brawler with branching routes and local co-op
91% positive
3,223 reviews
Absolute Drift
Top-down driving game with free-roam practice and drift challenges
88% positive
3,194 reviews
Space Crew: Legendary Edition
Single-player space strategy with crew management and ship emergencies
74% positive
3,190 reviews
Dreamscaper
Action roguelite with dream battles and daytime friendships
88% positive
3,186 reviews
Warspear Online
Free-to-play pixel MMORPG built around faction warfare and guild battles
72% positive
Free
Souldiers
2D action adventure across an interconnected realm near the afterlife
69% positive
3,151 reviews
Trials® Rising
Physics-based motorcycle racing on challenging tracks around the world
62% positive
3,142 reviews
ELDERBORN
First-person dark fantasy slasher with difficult, weapon-based melee combat
86% positive
3,108 reviews
Overdungeon
Real-time roguelike deckbuilder with animal armies and changing dungeons
80% positive
3,106 reviews
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
Downhill bike racing through mountain trails with off-road shortcuts
91% positive
3,094 reviews
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Side-scrolling runner where platforming moves follow the music
92% positive
3,078 reviews
Receiver 2
First-person shooter with detailed handgun handling and hostile drones
91% positive
3,075 reviews
Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Top-down arcade shooter through generated tunnels and dense enemy fire
85% positive
3,064 reviews
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
First-person speedrunning platformer through timed obstacle courses in Hell
95% positive
3,060 reviews
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
Fast-paced cooking and menu planning across themed restaurant shifts
89% positive
3,030 reviews
I wanna be the Creator
Precision platformer with a level editor and shared creations
95% positive
3,013 reviews
Vault of the Void
Roguelike deckbuilder built around planning and changing cards between fights
92% positive
3,012 reviews